Hector Lombard’s victory unfolds in the Gamebred Bareknuckle drama swinging from DQ to TKO in a decision rollercoaster

Hector Lombard's heavy ground and pound will have his next opponent on Gamebread MMA 6's notes.

Hector Lombard’s victory unfolds in the Gamebred Bareknuckle drama swinging from DQ to TKO in a decision rollercoaster

Hector Lombard's confusing win at Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 6 (Image via X)

UFC veteran Hector Lombard faced an unexpected twist at Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 6. The former Bellator champion entered the bare-knuckle MMA arena against Chris Sarro, seemingly on the path to a straightforward victory.

Hector Lombard executed a smooth takedown of Sarro in the initial round, asserting dominance on the ground. As Lombard unleashed a barrage of punches with Sarro positioned face-down, a series of taps from Sarro ensued. Despite Lombard signaling to the referee, the stoppage was late, allowing for two extra punches.

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Upon rising from the mat, Lombard displayed dissatisfaction as the referee overlooked Sarro’s tapping. What initially seemed like a clear-cut submission win took an unforeseen turn. The bout resulted in Lombard’s disqualification due to deemed illegal strikes at round 1. Confusion spread across the cage. However, Lombard expressed more concern for Sarro, who had to be stretchered out.

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After the fight a welcome announcement relieved Lombard’s frustration. The decision was reversed to declare a submission victory. This peculiar twist in events was similar to Lombard’s prior bout at Eagle FC 47. Lombard’s journey through perplexing outcomes has added an interesting twist to his recent bouts in bare-knuckle MMA.

UFC veteran Dan Henderson and his rivalry with Hector Lombard

Dan Henderson had a successful career in mixed martial arts. He also had notable achievements in organizations like UFC and Pride FC. He also competed in Greco-Roman wrestling at the 1992 and 1996 Olympics, which showcases his prowess in the sport. Dan Henderson’s UFC record is 32 wins and 15 losses. His professional mixed martial arts record includes 47 matches, with 17 wins by knockout and 3 losses by knockout.

Hector Lombard vs Dale Henderson
Hector Lombard vs Dale Henderson ( Image via X )

Dan Henderson revealed the intense rivalry with Hector Lombard. He cited Lombard’s aggressive sparring style and described him as a bully during their time at the same gym. Henderson highlighted Lombard’s overboard and overly hard sparring tactics that contributed to a challenging training environment. On one of his appearances on The Joe Rogan Experience, Lombard discussed it.

He was a big bully just trying to knock people out warming up...So when I went to fight Hector, we’re in the face-off and he asked me, ‘Who says I’m a bully?’ I’m like, ‘Everybody. Everybody said you’re a bully,...It’s probably the only fight I’ve ever really felt that way where I really wanted to f—k that guy up.
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This animosity adds depth to Henderson’s perspective on his career. It shaped his experiences in the UFC and offered insight into the less publicized aspects of fighters’ relationships and training dynamics.

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